Whats the quality like on this nest box?

HanDiiMaNz · #1 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 07:39 PM

I have recently build this nest box and was wondering what you thought the quality was like? Thanks.

Elizabeth B · #2 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 09:22 PM

It looks soundly made - well done. It also seems to be quite sheltered, provided it's not going to get a lot of sun. What direction does it face - or does the foliage on the tree provide plenty of shade during the hottest part of the day?

I've read that it's not a good idea to have a perch on a box - tits don't need one, but it could make access to the box easier for predators. A possible addition is a metal plate round the hole, to stop woodpeckers from enlarging it.

HanDiiMaNz · #3 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Elizabeth B

It looks soundly made - well done. It also seems to be quite sheltered, provided it's not going to get a lot of sun. What direction does it face - or does the foliage on the tree provide plenty of shade during the hottest part of the day?

I've read that it's not a good idea to have a perch on a box - tits don't need one, but it could make access to the box easier for predators. A possible addition is a metal plate round the hole, to stop woodpeckers from enlarging it.

Thanks, and about the perch, i was thinking the same thing. I will remove it pronto. The box does not face the sunrise or sunset and the foilage covers most of the box which obviously produces shade throughout the day, and the position? I believe the box is facing North West.

bobbarber · #4 (**permalink**) 01-06-2009, 10:55 PM

Hello HanDiiMaNz, I agree with the other posters about the perch, the position seems fine. Just one small suggestion, I have found that by recessing the bottom piece of wood inside the four walls it prevents water that runs down the sides from possibly getting in or causing rot. I have doubled the life of mine by doing this. All in all I think your box is excellent...Bob